Successful mitigation of today’s security threats requires an approach that is both on the offensive and on the defensive. Here, we give our take on how to approach and handle specific security challenges, as well as our reaction to some of the latest industry topics.
07.01.21
Tighten Cybersecurity Controls Before the Next Ransomware Attack Comes to You Food production is highly regulated by the Federal Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure food safety. However, the computer systems that are used to accomplish and maintain food safety processes don’t fall under the purview of those… Read more »
The Recent Breach at Meat Processor JBS SA Proves the Need for a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan The world’s largest meat processor by sales, Brazil-based JBS SA, is recovering from a ransomware attack that hit their IT networks, taking about one-fifth of U.S. beef and pork processing completely offline. The company was forced… Read more »
Greater Security Must be Applied to all Operational Technology Systems The Colonial Pipeline shutdown, caused by a ransomware attack, highlights the precarious position of many critical infrastructures. The effects of the pipeline cyber incident are widespread, as 45% of the U.S. East Coast relies on it for gasoline, diesel fuel and jet fuel. Several southern… Read more »
